List of Smart TVs That Run Android OS

Here’s a list of Smart TVs that Run Android OS. The most useful application for Android Smart TVs is that you can install Kodi on Android Smart TVs (video tutorial) easily – it’s a matter of finding Kodi in the Google Play Store on your Android Smart TV. In contrast, to install Kodi on a non-Android Smart TV means adding an external device. So if you have an Android Smart TV in the list below, install Kodi on it. If your TV is not in the list below, just add an inexpensive Android TV box to your Smart TV to make it Kodi-smart.

Sony TVs generally run Android OS. Sony Bravia TVs are our top pick of TVs that run Android

Why Do LG, Samsung, and Panasonic TVs Not Use Android OS?

With Apple having such as huge following, most Smart TV manufacturers are apprehensive to potentially “alienate” half of their audience (known as iOS users) by adding their line of TVs to the list of TVs that run Android OS. So, they go with a “third party”, “non-denominational” OS that ends up being less than good. Sony, Sharp, and Philips have the right idea by putting the strong, scalable Android operating system in their Smart TVs in 2016, 2017 and more years to come.

For casual gaming, keep an eye out on devices emerging from companies like Razer and Logitech. Their wireless controllers and Smart TV-friendly input devices are sure to bring gaming to your Smart TV without the need for an expensive Playstation VR or Xbox console.

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